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Disneytoon's 'Planes' Upgraded to Theatrical Release

With the Aug. 9 premiere of "Disney's Planes," Disneytoon Studios is aiming to rise to new heights, shifting from its traditional direct-to-DVD films to a full theatrical release.

Walt Disney Studios, a division of Walt Disney Co., will give "Planes" a wide domestic and international release, a big step up from Disneytoon's most recent series of "Tinker Bell" films, which premiered domestically as DVDs,...